Fri.May 19, 2017

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Why Thank-You Notes Matter

On The Job

When I was a child, my mother began nagging me the day after Christmas to write thank-you notes to all my aunts and uncles who had sent me gifts. The nagging didn't stop until I had them written, so I learned to write them quickly so that I could get back to playing with all the toys Santa had delivered. Now, I hear my mother's voice nagging me when I don't promptly send a thank-you note and I can say that I'm grateful for her persistence.

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4 Ways to Protect Your Business From a Divorce

Small Business CEO

‘Happily ever after’ is what married couple want to achieve. Unfortunately, it’s often inevitable due to one reason or another. Depending on your personal circumstances, there are things needed to settle when divorce is inevitable. One of such things is your business. Your business is an asset, and no matter how hard you work on your business, putting in long hours doesn’t protect your business from a divorce.

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Fire Smartly: Avoiding Wrongful Termination Lawsuits

Small Business CEO

Firing an employee is never an easy task, but when performance doesn’t meet expectations, drastic measures must be taken. Some employers delay firing to avoid the fallout of termination and the threat of a lawsuit. But delaying the inevitable can cause problems to escalate and make termination even more difficult. Taking steps to proactively avoid the threat of a wrongful termination lawsuit can help you make smarter hiring and firing decisions.

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